Smashed Meatball Burger Recipe
3D Valley Farm beef meatballs, red sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, spicy pickled peppers, toasted potato bun
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Toppings and Sauce
Method
Making the Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into 12 equal-sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the meatballs. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through.
Assembly
- 4
Toast the Buns
Cut the potato buns in half and lightly toast them on a skillet or under a broiler until golden brown.
- 5
- 6
Assemble the Burgers
Place a meatball on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with additional red sauce, a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano, and spicy pickled peppers. Cover with the top half of the bun.
